Exploring the Lewis & Clark Expedition
Most students learn about Lewis and Clark as brave explorers who “discovered” the American West.
But that version leaves out a much bigger story.
This 5-day unit study for grades K-5 helps students explore what the expedition was really about: trade, power, westward expansion, and the Native nations who made Lewis and Clark’s journey possible.
Students will uncover:
- Why Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark west
- How the Louisiana Purchase changed America
- The real story of Sacagawea
- How Native nations helped the expedition survive
- The long-term consequences of westward expansion
- Native perspectives that are often left out of textbooks
What’s Included
✔ 5 engaging history lessons
✔ Vocabulary activities
✔ Discussion questions
✔ Quiz
✔ Hands-on lapbook activities
✔ Word searches
✔ Coloring pages
✔ Podcast audio companion
Flexible for Homeschool Families
Complete it in one week or move at your own pace.
Designed for busy homeschool families, this print-and-go unit makes it easy to teach honest history in a way kids can understand.
By the end of this unit, students won’t just remember Lewis and Clark—they’ll better understand the people, decisions, and consequences that shaped America’s westward expansion.
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